The UAE condemns the Taliban's decision to ban women from working in non-governmental organizations

The Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation for Political Affairs, Permanent Representative of the UAE to the United Nations, Ambassador Lana Nusseibeh, expressed the UAE's strong condemnation of the Taliban's decision to ban women from working in local and international non-governmental organizations in Afghanistan.

Nusseibeh warned that at a time when about two-thirds of the Afghan people need humanitarian assistance, and about six million people face the threat of famine, the decision will hinder efforts to provide humanitarian relief in the country, and will affect the most vulnerable groups in society, including women, children and the elderly.

She emphasized that the decision, which follows the Taliban's recent unjustified ban on university education for women and girls, violates UN Security Council Resolution 2615 and will undoubtedly exacerbate human suffering in Afghanistan.

And she stressed that the Islamic religion honored women and their role and safeguarded their rights.

In this context, Her Excellency pointed out the importance of the full and equal participation of women and girls in all aspects of life.

She affirmed that the UAE will continue its firm commitment to support the sovereignty, stability, security and prosperity of Afghanistan in cooperation with regional and international partners.

She concluded by stressing that ensuring a prosperous future for Afghanistan and its people depends on women and girls being fully integrated into society.

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